Mini Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup is kid-friendly and perfect to warm up to on a chilly autumn night.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
20oz1.3 lb ground turkey breast 93% lean
1/4cupseasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs*
1/4cupgrated parmesan cheese
1/4cupparsley(finely chopped)
1large egg
1/4cuponion(minced)
1clovegarlic(minced)
1/4tspsalt
For the Soup:
32ozcontainer reduced sodium chicken broth
2tspolive oil
1/2cupchopped onion
1cupdiced carrots
1/2cupdiced celery
2garlic cloves(minced)
214.5 oz cans petite diced tomatoes
Parmesan cheese rind(optional)
1fresh rosemary sprig
2bay leaves
2tbspchopped fresh basil
1/4cupchopped fresh Italian parsley
1/2tspkosher salt and fresh black pepper
8ozzucchini(diced)
2cupschopped fresh spinach
extra parmesan cheese for garnish(optional)
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, onion, garlic, salt and cheese. Using your (clean) hands, gently mix all the ingredients well until everything is combined.
Form small meatballs, about 1 tbsp each, you'll get about 42. Bake in the oven about 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic and saute until tender and fragrant, about 15 minutes.
Add the broth, tomatoes, parmesan cheese rind, salt and pepper.
Add the rosemary,bay leaves, basil and parsley, cover and cook on low 40 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves, rosemary sprig, parmesan rind and drop the meatballs in along with the zucchini and spinach, cover and simmer until the zucchini is tender and meatballs are cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes, season to taste with salt and black pepper if needed.
Serve with extra grated cheese on the side if desired.